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Whether it’s a shared cup of tea, or a shoulder to cry on, support groups create an invaluable space to connect, learn and share with others in a similar situation. Find your nearest peer support group.
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This group is led by Kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers and special guardians. Come along to meet other kinship carers in a safe space to listen and share with one another.
This group is led by kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers in the Bourne area. Come along to meet other kinship carers, listen, share and support one another in a safe space.
Want to meet other kinship carers in Derbyshire? Join our virtual peer support group for a chance to listen and share with others who understand. This group is run by kinship staff and welcomes all kinship carers in the Derbyshire area.
A support group for SGO kinship carers in Wakefield to receive information and connect with each other run by Wakefield council.
This Coffee Morning is organised by Social Workers in Northumberland's Kinship Assessment and Support Team (KAST) and is open to all Kinship Carers in Northumberland.
This group is open to all kinship carers in Harrow and surrounding areas. Join us for a chance to meet, listen, share and support one another.
Share your experiences and chat with other older grandparents who are looking after kinship children.
This group is led by a Kinship volunteer and is for any kinship carer, including those starting their journey. Meetings offer kinship carers the opportunity to talk to others facing similar challenges and a chance to support one another.
Run by a kinship carer, for all kinship carers in Lincolnshire. The group aims to provide support, information and a network to answer questions members have about kinship care that they don't receive from professionals. They meet in person once a month and have a Facebook page and a group chat. Their other aim is for our children to be able to meet, play and make friends with other kids in the same situation as them and they raise money to help all members on days out to create forever memories with their families
Free support group for kinship carers with a special guardianship order (SGO) in Southampton. Meet other kinship carers and get support.
This online group is for kinship carers in East Lancashire to come together and share experiences and peer support.
Free support group led by the local authority for children and young people growing up in kinship care, as well as their carers, in Kirklees.
Free support group for all kinship carers in the Bexley, Greenwich or Woolwich areas of South East London.
Come along to meet with other kinship carers looking after their nieces and nephews.
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Cheshire to Cumbria and across to Manchester.
Want to meet with other kinship carers in your area? For kinship carers from Cornwall, to Bristol and across to Bournemouth.
Come along to meet other kinship carers looking after pre-school and primary aged children.
This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers aged 18 and over in the Weston-Super-Mare area. Our group provides a friendly and confidential space for kinship carers to share experiences and get support.
This group is led by a Kinship volunteer and open to all kinship carers aged 18 and over in the Gloucester area. Our group provides a friendly and confidential space for kinship carers to share experiences and get support.
Can't find the right group for you?
Want to start your own kinship peer support group? We can support you at every step with a dedicated Kinship staff member, resources and tips.
How to let us know if you can't find a group in your area. If we’re able to start a group local to you in the near future, we will contact you to let you know.
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